My light shines on Arsenal

Chapter 176
"Dick, I can only trouble you to negotiate hard." Chen Yao gritted his teeth, "My attitude towards this player is that there is no upper limit within the budget. I believe you can grasp the specific scale... Help me buy this player. players.”

"I will try my best." Dick Law said, "When Mr. Wenger was here, I always believed in his vision. But after Mr. Wenger had financial problems in the team, he hesitated a lot to buy players. I I know he’s always right, but he can’t afford to gamble.”

"I believe in my vision, Dick, and please believe in me too. I'm not gambling."

"I understand, and I will try my best to help." Dick Law nodded to him, "I'm going to work first."

"Goodbye, Dick."

Dick Law turned his back and walked to his office, a look of worry flashed across his face.

In Dick Law's view, compared to Arsene Wenger, Chen Yao is much more decisive in investing in players.

As the transfer negotiator who has been with Wenger for many years, Dick Law knows very well how tight the team's financial situation is after Arsenal built the Emirates Stadium. Any transfer with a slightly larger amount will be in vain. , which the club cannot afford.

Chen Yao's transfer goals for him have always been very clear. From picking up little demons on the European continent last summer to this season's summer transfer, he decisively invested the funds from the sale of Robin Van Persie and Alexander Song. Dick Law was deeply impressed by Chen Yao's vision and determination in Griezmann, Cazorla and Giroud.

But can such a god-like vision last forever?
Dick Law didn't know, and he didn't believe that anyone could really make mistakes.

In his opinion, Chen Yao was gambling, but he had no choice but to gamble with him.

"I'd better think about how to buy people." Dick Law straightened his neat hair, muttered a few words, and decided not to worry about these things.

……

Chen Yao heard the long-lost system ringtone.

The system reminded him that he was already halfway through his first season as an independent coach in the Premier League.

"The system has evaluated your half-way performance, with an A rating, and the reward has been sent to your virtual space."

Chen Yao went to see what the rewards were. He hadn't paid attention to his attributes for a long time.

His level has risen to level 39, almost to level 40, and various attributes have also increased a lot.

The system will not send divine power from heaven to forcibly improve his attributes.His current attributes suggest that he has also grown from a rookie coach to a mature coach over the past half-season.

The reward given to him by the system is a prop called "Iron Bone", which has the effect of making players on the field 100% immune to injuries.

Unfortunately, it only takes effect once.

Chen Yao felt a little pity. If he had obtained this item earlier, he might have been able to avoid a series of injuries.

But the wave of injuries faced by Arsenal is essentially caused by the team's lack of physical reserves.

During the summer preparations, Arsenal's players came in and out a lot, and they spent a lot of time polishing the tactical system, and their physical reserves were not sufficient.

However, the tactical effect that Chen Yao intends to achieve relies heavily on the physical fitness of the players. Arsenal players' running volume is among the best in the league. Without sufficient physical support, they will inevitably face a wave of injuries.

The effect of the "Reinforced Iron Bone" prop was better than nothing, but Chen Yao thought of something.

Next season, he will implement his tactical concepts more resolutely, and Arsenal must also reserve enough physical fitness in the summer.

He needs a great strength and conditioning coach.

A name appeared in Chen Yao's mind, but he couldn't remember where the world's top physical coach was now.

"Go back and call the scouting department... but isn't it a little weird to have the scouting staff find a staff member?" he said to himself.

...On January [-]th, Arsenal has an FA Cup match.

Their opponent is Swansea.

Arsenal and Swansea met in the league not too long ago and Michael Laudrup's side gave Arsenal a lot of trouble.

Chen Yao's troop formations were stretched thin.

He made further adjustments to the mix of frontcourt players. Zaha started, Aubameyang single-handedly, and Oxlade-Chamberlain as the right winger.

The starting midfielder is Tomas Rosicky.

Swansea's energy is more abundant than Arsenal's. Their schedule in the first half of the season is much easier than Arsenal's four-line battle. Under the guidance of Laudrup, the players are also at the peak of their form. .

Michu toyed with Arsenal's defense in less than 10 minutes. The super-athletic offensive combination he formed with Pablo Hernandez and Danny Graham caused a lot of damage to Arsenal. The hole-filled defense made matters worse.

He made an astute back-row move to grab the shot. Cup goalkeeper Fabianski was caught off guard by Michu's pass, and Swansea took an early one-goal lead.

Swansea did not defend, but openly attacked Arsenal.

Originally this was the rhythm that Arsenal liked, but the players' legs were as if they were filled with lead. The frontcourt pressing net they woven could not stop Swansea's forward pass, and the speed and arrival rate of the return defense could not keep up. Swansea's pace.

When the referee blew the third whistle, Arsenal faced their first domestic cup exit of the season.

They were knocked out of the FA Cup [-]-[-] by Swansea.

……

The schedule in January is extremely intensive.

After the FA Cup, with less than 72 hours of rest, Arsenal will face another League Cup match.

However, the opponents in the League Cup will be easier. Bradford is a lower league team and they should not cause too much trouble to Arsenal.

But the compact schedule seems to have drained the Gunners of their physical fitness.

Bradford is an old team, and their fans have feelings for their home team that have been passed down for nearly a century.

Chen Yao listened to the noise of the University of Bradford Stadium. This city with a population of 50 is a loyal supporter of this team. Their players are running all over the court with all their strength.

This caused a lot of trouble for the tired Arsenal.

Near the end of the first half, Arsenal scored a goal by mistake.

The chances are not good.

When Aubameyang received the ball in the penalty area, the space left for him was very narrow, and Bradford defenders crowded around the goal.

Maybe it was because the half was coming to an end and they were mentally slack. Aubameyang was stared at by two defenders, but no one came up to try to interfere with his movements.

Aubameyang took the opportunity in a flash and managed to sweep the ball into the goal.

In the second half, Arsenal had no better chances. Bradford forced the Gunners players like a mad dog until the end.

Arsenal struggled to win the first leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final.

(End of this chapter)